Dumb Questions Time

[GaryS]

Which reminds me I'll have to find a FFL that will do transfers. I bought one gun on Gun Broker, a 3914DAO a couple of years ago. Where we used to live it was a PITA to bring guns in from out of state, but it doesn't seem to be the same here in Texas. As my wife said, moving from a blue state in the northeast is more like moving to a different country than a different state. She mean that in a positive way as we're discovering more and more that we like.

We've filed for both the Homestead and 65+ exemptions. We did that before the end of the year so we can get the benefit if property taxes go up. Hutto is definitely not as sleepy as it was. Taylor and Manor are taking off as well due to Tesla and Samsung.

Gun broker is always an option for older guns. Depending on the current market and which way the wind blows you may find some decent pricing. SW revolvers always seem to be at a higher premium than the semi autos there. I have a 908 I gave $300 for years ago and I will never sell it. Get ready for the steady rise in property tax out there. Used to be a sleepy town a decade ago, not so much these days.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Thanks for the pointer.

Ben White isn't that far from us in Texas terms. …

Four hours each way is a day trip. State got smaller when they upped the speed limit. Except the iron triangle of course. Road construction actually made that region bigger.

 

[GaryS]

We used to drive from eastern MA to visit our son in NJ and back in a day. Four hours each way. I like driving, so long drives don't scare me.

 

[RankAmateur]

Gary,

In response to your question #1, just be sure you check the approved firearms list before setting your heart on being able to buy any particular weapon. Also, check back here to ensure what you want is Pre-Healey...

Kidding, of course, but I know you'll understand the references . Ain't TX grand!!!!

 

[GaryS]

It's taking a bit of time to deprogram myself. Someone mentioned Gunbroker and I suddenly realized I don't have to go through all sorts of contortions to bring a "non roster" handgun into the state because there is no roster.

I already replaced the carbine length fixed stock on my AR with an adjustable one. I sold my "pre ban" 30 round magazines before we left. I just have to buy a few brand new ones here.

When I tell people in normal states about the laws and regulations back there about half the time they think I'm doing some sort of comedy routine.

 

[Texasgordo]

We're in Hutto.

GT Distributors in Pflugerville is worth visiting. Sometimes they have cool used guns for sale.

 

[RickLovesBacon]

Which reminds me I'll have to find a FFL that will do transfers. I bought one gun on Gun Broker, a 3914DAO a couple of years ago. Where we used to live it was a PITA to bring guns in from out of state, but it doesn't seem to be the same here in Texas. As my wife said, moving from a blue state in the northeast is more like moving to a different country than a different state. She mean that in a positive way as we're discovering more and more that we like.

We've filed for both the Homestead and 65+ exemptions. We did that before the end of the year so we can get the benefit if property taxes go up. Hutto is definitely not as sleepy as it was. Taylor and Manor are taking off as well due to Tesla and Samsung.

Almost all the FFL's around the area do transfers. Just have to Find a price that you like. I know Academy charges $100, Gun Range USA is $75. I recently wen't a to a shop called Zero Whiskey Tactical and they Charge $35 without LTC. With LTC it's $25

 

[easy rider]

Trying to figure out why you believe those are dumb questions on this forum.

 

[GaryS]

Only because I figured most people in the area know the answers already.

Trying to figure out why you believe those are dumb questions on this forum.

 

[usmcpmi]

Trying to figure out why you believe those are dumb questions on this forum.

Some "New" Texans aren't used to the rights and privileges we enjoy in the Lone Star State.
When someone comes in from a treasonous state like CA. or some of those up north, they have to get used to being free. It's up to us to help them.

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[easy rider]

Only because I figured most people in the area know the answers already.

This is exactly where I would ask those questions if I bumped my head hard enough to move near Austin.

 

[Zapp]

Red's in pflugerville does have some used guns I believe, and will do transfers. I think it's $50 for that, and other places advertise lower transfers.

 

[innominate]

Which reminds me I'll have to find a FFL that will do transfers.

Call near by pawn shops too.

 

[Armybrat]

Which reminds me I'll have to find a FFL that will do transfers. I bought one gun on Gun Broker, a 3914DAO a couple of years ago. Where we used to live it was a PITA to bring guns in from out of state, but it doesn't seem to be the same here in Texas. As my wife said, moving from a blue state in the northeast is more like moving to a different country than a different state. She mean that in a positive way as we're discovering more and more that we like.

We've filed for both the Homestead and 65+ exemptions. We did that before the end of the year so we can get the benefit if property taxes go up. Hutto is definitely not as sleepy as it was. Taylor and Manor are taking off as well due to Tesla and Samsung.

My wife was raised in Taylor and graduated from THS in 1963, then went off to college.
”Once a Duck, always a Duck”.

Hutto’s population sign for that decade was 444.
Taylor was just short of 10,000.
When my SIL started teaching at the old around Rock High School in 1967, that town’s population was about 2,000.

 

[Armybrat]

GT Distributors in Pflugerville is worth visiting. Sometimes they have cool used guns for sale.

Last time I went to GT Distributors when they were still in Austin (before the Pandemic), their FFL transfer fee was jacked up to $80.

I use Saddle Rock Armory just west of Round Rock on 620. Their FFL transfer fee is $40 - still kinda high to me, but is in my neighborhood for convenience.
Good people there.

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[BigRed]

Why buy the cow when you're getting the milk for free?

 

[usmcpmi]

Keene Tactical in Elgin will do transfers.
Last I heard it was $35.
Your mileage may vary...

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